Middlesex County and Monroe Township to Preserve Nearly 59 Acres of Open Along Federal Road
~ Acquisition Moves Monroe Closer to 50% Preservation Goal ~
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – June 24, 2019 – Monroe Township officials announced today the addition of nearly 59 acres to its open space inventory thanks to successful collaboration with Middlesex County, which will purchase the property.
“The addition of 59 acres of beautifully wooded area moves us closer to our goal of preserving half of the Township,” said Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro. “When we learned that the Otto Pohl Estate property was available, we quickly reached out to our Freeholders in an effort to protect and preserve this land. We are thankful that Middlesex County took the necessary steps to acquire the land in partnership with us.”
The County Freeholders authorized by resolution (19-627-R) the purchase of the land (Block 17, Lot 8 and Block 18, Lot 18) from The Estate of Otto & Mary E. Pohl at its May 16 meeting.
“These 59 acres will be a great addition to the careful balance of development and nature in Middlesex County,” said Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios. “We are honored for the opportunity to help Monroe Township in their preservation goal and hope their mission will encourage our residents to take an interest in protecting the environment.”
“As a Freeholder, I’m always proud to be part of the effort to preserve nature in Middlesex County. I hail from Monroe, so I know that its residents are committed to protecting its wooded areas and preserving its legacy,” said Freeholder Leslie Koppel, Chair of the Finance Committee.
Comprising approximately 34 acres located at the southwest corner of Perrineville Road and 25 acres at the northwest corner of Federal Road, the land will be purchased through the Middlesex County Open Space, Recreation & Farmland And Historic Preservation Trust Fund with a total acquisition price not to exceed $508,000.
“The acquisition of this land is a testament to the great partnership between Monroe Township and Middlesex County, and our commitment to continually work together in the best interest of our residents,” said Council President Stephen Dalina. “Securing this land not only maintains the natural beauty of the area, it also provides possibilities for activities including horse trails and other recreational uses.”
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All media inquiries may be directed to the Monroe Township’s Public Information Officer Stacey Kennedy at 732-521-4400 or